Development Operations Specialist

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Bentonville, Arkansas, US
5+ years development operations experience
Tessitura crm proficiency required
Gift and sponsorship agreement management
The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature

Job Summary

  • The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.
  • This role supports the Development team by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across donor systems, documentation, and workflows including gift agreement processing and database administration.
  • The Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining system integrity, supporting compliance, and enabling Development staff to focus on donor engagement and fundraising strategy.

Matching Summary

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years development operations experience
  • Tessitura CRM proficiency required
  • Gift and sponsorship agreement management
  • DocuSign workflow execution
  • Data integrity and discrepancy resolution
  • Standard operating procedure development

Nice-to-have

  • Museum or cultural institution experience
  • Prospect research and portfolio management
  • Intern supervision and training skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Sponsorship benefits fulfillment tracking

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in development operations or advancement services
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must provide proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States

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